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Petroleum Additives: Fuel Oil Additives, and Lubricating Oil Additives

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Dublin, Oct. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rlcllk/petroleum)has announced the addition of the "PetroleumAdditives - Global Strategic Business Report" report to theiroffering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Petroleum Additivesin US$ Million for Fuel Oil Additives, and Lubricating OilAdditives. The market for Lubricating Oil Additives is furtheranalyzed in Thousand Metric Tons and US$ Million by the followingFunctional Segments: Antioxidants, Antiwear Agents, CorrosionInhibitors, Detergents, Dispersants, Extreme Pressure Additives,Foam Control Agents, Pour Point Depressants, Viscosity IndexImprovers, and Other Lube Additives. The report provides separatecomprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates andforecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-yearhistoric analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 161 companies including many key and nicheplayers such as:

  • Afton Chemical Corp.
  • Baker Hughes Inc.
  • BASF AG
  • Chemtura Corporation
  • Chevron Oronite Company LLC
  • ENI SpA
  • Ethyl Corporation
  • Evonik Oil Additives
  • ExxonMobil Chemical Company
  • Infineum International Limited
  • Innospec Inc.
  • Petroflow Energy Corporation Inc.
  • OM Group Inc.
  • Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.
  • CITGO Petroleum Corporation
  • Qatar Petroleum
  • Repsol S.A.
  • Royal Dutch Shell Plc
  • The Lubrizol Corporation.


Key Topics Covered:


I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

  • Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
  • Disclaimers I-2
  • Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
  • Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
  • Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
  • Petroleum Additives I-3
  • Fuel Oil Additives I-3
  • Lubricating Oil Additives I-3
  • Antioxidants I-4
  • Antiwear Agents I-4
  • Corrosion Inhibitors I-5
  • Detergents I-5
  • Dispersants I-5
  • Extreme Pressure Additives I-5
  • Foam Control Agents I-5
  • Pour Point Depressants I-5
  • Viscosity Index Improvers I-5
  • Other Lube Additives I-6

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

  • Petroleum Additives Market - A Primer II-1
  • Fuel Oil Additives Market - The Faster Growing SegmentII-2
  • Factors Influencing Lubricant Functions (Thermal and OxidativeStability is Imperative) II-3
  • Lubricating Oil Additives Market: The Larger Segment II-3
  • Analysis by Functional Class II-4
  • An Insight into End-Use Markets of Lube Oils II-4
  • Engine Oil Additives II-5
  • Driveline Additives II-5
  • Industrial Additives II-5
  • HDMO & PCMO - Major Applications of Lube Oils II-6
  • Lubricant Additives Hold the Key II-6
  • Economic Uncertainties & End-Use Market Dynamics AffectGrowth II-7
  • Emerging Markets: Drivers of Future Economic Growth II-7
  • Going Forwards II-8
  • Competitive Landscape II-8

2. MARKET DYNAMICS II-10

  • 'Value Added' Margins for Petroleum Additives II-10
  • Refiners Use Petroleum Additives to Enhance Product PerformanceII-10
  • Tightening Regulatory Standards Drive R&D EffortsII-10
  • Environmental Concerns & Petroleum Additives II-10
  • Aftermarket Additives - Concerns over Mass-Marketed ProductsII-11
  • Capacity Expansion: Trend in Making II-11
  • Consolidation in Petroleum Additives Market II-11
  • Research & Development Activities II-12
  • Innovation - Name of the Game II-12
  • Testing II-12
  • Regulatory Issues II-12
  • Lubricating Oil Standards II-12
  • Regulating Agencies II-12
  • The International Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee II-12
  • American Petroleum Institute, the Society of AutomotiveEngineers and the American Society of Testing and MaterialsII-12
  • Regulating Bodies in Different Regions/Countries II-13
  • REACH Regulation II-13

3. LUBRICANTS MARKET - AN OVERVIEW II-14

  • Impact of Recession on the Global Lubricants Market inRetrospect II-14
  • Current Scenario: Optimism Tempered by Uncertainty II-14
  • Factors Impacting the Lubricating Oil Industry II-14
  • Developing Regions: Largest Markets for Lubricants II-15
  • Engine Oils Dominate the Lubricants Market II-15
  • Review of Automotive Lubricant Market in Select RegionsII-16
  • Investments and Capacity Expansions of Lubes and Base Oils toIncrease II-16
  • Lubricating Oil Industry - Industry Composition II-16
  • Key Companies by Category II-17
  • Flow Chart of Value Chain for Lubricants II-17
  • Competitive Scenario in Specific Geographic Regions II-18
  • Focus on Distribution & Product Differentiation II-18

4. PETROLEUM ADDITIVES - END USE ANALYSIS II-19

  • Petroleum - The Black Gold II-19
  • Major End-Users of PetroleumAdditives II-20
  • Oil Refining Industry - Primary End-Market II-20
  • Global Oil Demand & Supply II-20
  • Impact of Oil Prices on Global Demand II-22
  • Automobile Industry - Key End-Use Market for Lubricating OilII-22
  • A Key Economic Indicator II-22
  • Factors Impacting Automobile Sales II-25
  • Auto Industry Remains Upbeat Despite European Debt FearsII-25
  • New Technologies Making Significant Inroads II-26

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-27

  • Petroleum Additives - An Introduction II-27
  • Product Classification II-28
  • Fuel Oil Additives II-28
  • Lubricating Oil Additives II-28
  • Lubricating Additives by Function II-28
  • Fuel Additives II-29
  • Fuel Additives - Critical for Superior Engine PerformanceII-29
  • Fuel Additives - Reversal of Fortunes for Some II-29
  • Consumers II-29
  • Liquid Fuel Additives II-29
  • Parameters for Choosing the Right Fuel Additive II-30
  • Quality of Oil to be Blended II-30
  • Solid Fuel Additives II-30
  • Lubricating Oil II-30
  • Classification of Fuel Additives II-30
  • Detergents II-30
  • Dispersants II-31
  • Cold-Flow Improvers II-31
  • Anti-Icing Agents II-31
  • Lubricity Improvers II-31
  • Cetane Enhancers II-31
  • Anti-Knock Agents II-31
  • Octane Enhancers II-32
  • Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) II-32
  • Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl II-32
  • Alcohols II-32
  • Methanol II-32
  • Methanol - A Key Raw Material for MTBE II-32
  • Ethanol II-33
  • Chemical Composition II-33
  • Ethers II-33
  • MTBE II-33
  • ETBE II-33
  • Lubricating Oil Additives II-33
  • Standards to be Adhered II-34
  • Classification of Lubricating Oil Additives II-34
  • Antioxidants II-35
  • Chemicals II-35
  • End-Use II-35
  • Antiwear Agents II-35
  • Chemical Composition II-35
  • End-Use II-35
  • Corrosion Inhibitors II-35
  • Chemical Composition II-36
  • Market Trends II-36
  • End-Use II-36
  • Detergents II-36
  • Chemicals II-37
  • End-Use II-37
  • Dispersants II-37
  • Chemical Composition II-37
  • End-Use II-37
  • Extreme Pressure Additives II-37
  • Chemical Composition II-37
  • End-Use II-38
  • Foam Control Agents II-38
  • Chemical Composition II-38
  • End-Use II-38
  • Pour Point Depressants II-38
  • Chemicals II-38
  • End-Use II-38
  • Viscosity Index Improvers II-38
  • Chemical Composition II-39
  • End-Use II-39
  • Other Lube Additives II-39
  • Biocides II-39
  • Demulsifiers and Emulsifiers II-39
  • Metal Deactivators II-39
  • Dyes and Other Colorants II-40
  • Friction Modifiers II-40
  • Anti-Freeze Agents/Coolants II-40
  • Anti-Rust Agents II-40
  • Combustion Improvers II-40
  • Raw Material Analysis II-40
  • Chemistry II-40
  • Ethyleneamines II-40
  • Cobalt and Nickel II-41
  • Product Applications of Cobalt and Nickel II-41
  • Carboxylates II-41
  • Pricing II-41
  • Lube Logistics II-41
  • Channels of Distribution II-42
  • Retail II-42
  • Commercial II-42
  • Factory Fill II-42
  • Substitute Products Make an Impact on the Additive IndustryII-42
  • Methanol II-42
  • Ethanol Alcohol Fuel (Gasohol) II-43
  • Methanol Alcohol Fuel II-43
  • Propane II-43
  • Electricity II-43
  • Sperm Whale Oil II-43
  • Seed-based Lubricants II-43
  • Glucose Based Ethylene Glycol II-43
  • Natural Gas II-44

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-45

  • Champion Brands Launches Champion All Season Diesel FloII-45
  • Afton Chemical Develops Novel Gasoline Additive II-45
  • Rhein Chemie Launches Additin® RC 2519 II-45
  • Afton Chemical Introduces GreencleanTM Detergent TechnologyII-45
  • Scorpion Racing Products Unveils XtremeBreak-in Lube& OilAdditive II-46
  • Intertek Introduces Value-Added Additive Treatment ServicesII-46
  • Lucas Oil Rolls Out Range of New Products II-46

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORICPERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-48

  • Lubrizol Corproation Launches HyperZDP™ System II-48
  • Afton Chemical Introduces Greenclean™ II-48
  • Mitsui Develops TAICRUSH HD Carbon-Dioxide- Reducing OilAdditive II-48
  • AMSOIL Rolls Out Low-Viscosity Synthetic Transmission FluidII-48
  • Alkane Launches Monster Diesel II-48
  • DSM Elastomers Unveils Keltan 1200A II-49
  • Adeka to Launch Pour Paint Depressants II-49
  • Petrobras Launches Add Cleaner Oil Additive for IndustrialSector II-49
  • Chemtura to Unveil 'Naugalube® 810' II-49
  • Pertamina and SK Energy Introduce Zipex Lubricants II-50

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-51

  • International Fuel Technology and Sinopec Sign AgreementII-51
  • Infineum, Nano Terra Continue Research and DevelopmentCollaboration II-51
  • Brenntag Takes Over Petrolube II-51
  • OM Group Takes Over Rahu Catalytics II-51
  • Wurth Group Establishes New Subsidiary in China II-52
  • Chemtura to Expand Production Capacity of Calcium SulfonateGrease II-52
  • ExxonMobil Chemical to Establish mPAO Synthetic Lubricant BaseStock Production Facility II-53
  • Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Lubrizol II-53
  • Intertek and Baker Hughes Extend Global Petroleum CargoTreatment Alliance II-53
  • IMCD Takes Over Infineum Australia II-54
  • Rhein Chemie Enters into Agreement with Palmer-HollandII-54
  • Chemtura to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Nantong, ChinaII-54
  • Afton Chemical Establishes Research and Development LaboratoryII-55
  • OM Group to Acquire Vacuumschmelze II-55
  • Chemtura Divests Oxidized Petrolatum and Natural SodiumSulfonates Businesses to Sonneborn II-55
  • Chevron Oronite Obtains Dexos1® Approval for OLOA® 55501II-56
  • OM Group Acquires EaglePicher Technologies II-56
  • Lubrichim Acquires International Fuel Technology's PatentedFuel Additive Formulation II-56
  • Afton Chemical Snaps Up Polartech II-57
  • Cereplast and A Schulman Extend Agreement II-57

9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORICPERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-58

  • JSC Gazprom Neft Acquires Chevron's Lubricant FacilityII-58
  • Evonik RohMax Additives Acquires DOS-Owned Oil Additives UnitII-58
  • LANXESS Establishes Oil Additives Production Facility in ChinaII-58
  • Shell Petroleum and Shaanxi Yanchang to Establish ServiceStations II-58
  • DSM Elastomer Establishes New REX Facility in Brazil II-59
  • Afton Chemical Takes Over GE Water & Process TechnologiesII-59
  • PMC Group Acquires Chemtura's Oleochemicals Business II-59
  • Petron to Unveil Fuel Additives-Blending Facility in AsiaII-59
  • Neochimiki LV Lavrentiadis to Acquire Belgrade Oil RefineryII-60
  • Petron to Establish New Fuel Additive Unit in Subic II-60
  • Hunza Signs Distribution Agreement with MAZ Energy II-60
  • Evonik's RohMax Establishes Oil Additives Facility in SingaporeII-60
  • 10. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-62
  • Afton Chemical Corp. (US) II-62
  • Baker Hughes, Inc. (US) II-62
  • BASF AG (Germany) II-62
  • Chemutra Corporation (US) II-63
  • Chevron Oronite Company LLC (US) II-63
  • ENI SpA (Italy) II-63
  • Ethyl Corporation (US) II-64
  • Evonik Oil Additives (Germany) II-64
  • ExxonMobil Chemical Company (US) II-64
  • Infineum International Limited (UK) II-65
  • Innospec, Inc. (US) II-65
  • Petroflow Energy Corporation (US) II-66
  • OM Group, Inc. (US) II-66
  • Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (Venezuela) II-66
  • CITGO Petroleum Corporation (US) II-67
  • Qatar Petroleum (Qatar) II-67
  • Repsol, S.A. (Spain) II-67
  • Royal Dutch Shell plc (Netherlands) II-68
  • The Lubrizol Corporation (US) II-68

11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-69

III. Market

1. THE UNITED STATES

2. CANADA

3. JAPAN

4. EUROPE

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

6. THE MIDDLE EAST

7. LATIN AMERICA

 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 161 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries -(201)

  • The United States (78)
  • Canada (8)
  • Japan (4)
  • Europe (85)
  • - France (14)
  • - Germany (16)
  • - The United Kingdom (13)
  • - Italy (14)
  • - Spain (8)
  • - Rest of Europe (20)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (21)
  • Latin America (3)
  • Africa (2)

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